I ran into problems working on a completely restored and overhauled 96 Barchetta. The engine was removed and overhauled and after engine reinstall we have the following problems:

-Injector warning light on with no key present. Light does go off when key switched to ON position.

-Code light on when ignition turned on.

Car does not run. We swapped the hitachi ECU + immobiliser + ignition lock/antenna, relays and door locks with parts of another (running) Barchetta, same problems persist.

We checked and double checked all wiring, connectors, harness, fuses etc to no avail. The dual relay which is supposed to control injection, ignition, fuel pump etc is not activated.

We have all keys including the burgundy red key, but no code card.

Any clues or tips on how to proceed with these problems are greatly appreciated.

Many thanks

-Jan

PROBLEM SOLVED

After another day of debugging the electronics, the problem was found an turned out to be a loose central grounding point, in the schematic designated as #173 . This provides grounding of the hitachi ecu as well as several other components. Apparently it was overlooked when reinstalling the engine. Bummer!

I provide this followup hoping it may help others in the future..

Regards,

-Jan

Good to know you got it sorted. Looking forward to pics of the project.

Here some pics I made with my iPhone last week. Will try to make some better ones next time. Car is totally in like new condition, very pretty in Aston Martin Pepper White, don't you think?

http://imgur.com/a/9S0sg

-Jan

Hi Jan, Glad you got the B sorted out, Love the pictures, looks real cool in white.

pictures don't seem to work

Oh my! That does look nice!

Hi
I also can not open the pictures why?

Just cut and paste the url into your web browser

but where are the parking dent and scrapes... no bubbles of rust on the seams... filthy engine compartment... need I go on? Ah, I've just realised I've given you a clue as to the condition of our 'B'... hmm, I guess I'll shut up now.


Looks fantastic I must admit.. as he walks off muttering to himself

I like it. seems just like mine:slayer:

Very Nice!!

I followed the URL and saw the pics. She is looking really good. The wheels are really nice - which ones are they?